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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1890
Page
2
Gov Beaver names Prof Henry Houck to replace Dr Higbee as State Superintendent of schools. The appointment pleases many teachers across the state and comes amid discussions on temperance and social reform led by the National Non-partisan WCTU.
Beaten in debate the Mirror exposes tricks and names while Recruit speaks plainly about current topics and concerns. The column presents direct statements and aims to clarify issues without embellishment.
Professor Wercuse Spaum of the University of Vienna asserts La Grippe is a distinct microbe related to the pneumonia bacillus yet not the same. The Philadelphia Record notes the waltz decline in favor of square dances, but Warren will not abandon dancing.
The piece argues Reyburn, age 45 and in full vigor, will be a capable congressman but the state loses a strong protectionist advocate by transferring to Washington. It lauds his abilities and Philadelphia’s breadth of support for his candidacy.
Kisner was re-elected chairman at a Harrisburg meeting of the Democratic State Committee for the ensuing year. Scranton was chosen as the site for the next convention and the date will be set by the executive committee.
Governor Hitt proposes a three to five member unpaid public spirited citizen commission to study a New York Adirondacks State Park plan. The panel would recommend to the Legislature leasing small parcels for summer use and other proper recommendations. This is seen as a prudent step.
In the Philadelphia Presbytery on the 21st, the proposed Confession revision failed 37 to 10 after discussion. Thirty-five Presbyteries supported revision and twelve opposed. eight opposing bodies are in this state, two in the West.
Women gathered in Cleveland last week to form the National Non-Partisan Woman's Christian Temperance Union electing Ellen J. Phinney as President and naming officers across five departments. The group raised 2500 dollars and adopted resolutions.
The piece claims about 22 000 African Americans in Oklahoma with a growing migration toward the Southwest and Northern cities. It notes concerted grouping among Black communities, Southern Senators urging return to Africa, and a counter gathering calling for government funds to repatriate white settlers.
The piece notes two years with near freezing in Maryland and Virginia, early shad from the Chesapeake, early vegetables, peach buds blooming on the Eastern shore, white strawberry flowers, and a late blooming South with ripe watermelons. It contrasts this with a severe West snow blockade paralyzing railroads and stranded passengers, highlighting diverse national climate.
An ad claims Hall's Hair Renewer prevents baldness and features American Eagle imagery as a play on baldness. It promotes the product as a cure or remedy for hair loss with bold declarative language.
Nellie Bly arrives in New York after a 72 day 6 hour 11 minute voyage around the world. Elizabeth Cochran, Pennsylvanian and NY World reporter, traveled with minimal luggage, returning with gifts and a monkey named McGinty.
In a crowded Senate chamber Kansas Senator Ingalls delivered a sharp defense of African Americans as citizens and political equals. He rejected efforts to disenfranchise the colored vote, warned of North-South tensions, and described the South as "standing on a volcano" while predicting future conflict and血 racial strife.
Librarian of Congress A R Spafford recounted the founding contest for the U S capital. He described North South rivalries and a 1815 bid to move the capital, including a swap deal on state debt support, ending with praise for Washington city and its public features.
Franklin Citizen accuses the Tar Warren Mirror of copying a compliment to W. P. Smith Esq from Spectator and crediting Citizen Press while attacking Congressmen Watson and this paper’s editor. The Citizen argues the Spectator should receive credit for the praise as well earned.
The Wilmington Messenger quotes a racist plan to handle the so called negro problem. It argues that removing political agitation and whiskey while expanding education and aspirations would make African Americans better laborers and lead to greater happiness and prosperity for both groups.
The Chester Times lauds stone as steady ballast for government, praising the "worthy Senator and brilliant General" who will sail with the nation on the same boat in due course.
Goodrich and Fehlman offer shrimp lobsters deviled crabs and salmon as featured seafood selections. The article highlights the assortment and preparation emphasis for diners seeking maritime fare.
A bill before Congress seeks to regulate and raise pay for 6000 Railway Mail Service clerks now under civil service. The letter praises their toil and fitness while noting long hours, dangers, and constant travel that strain body and mind. It urges lawmakers to support the measure for efficiency and recognition of service.
Bob Ingersoll addressing the New York Bar Association argues that prisons brutalize inmates and need to be real reformatories. He cites heredity, temptation, poverty, and brain disease as factors and calls for kind, humane wardens and nonpunitive practices to help rehabilitation.
A reform-minded writer critiques the Mirror newspaper and its manager as unsuitable for leading a party renewal. He questions honesty, judgment, and loyalty, warns reformers against backing the organ, and urges better leadership and organization. Recruit.
The article notes that two five thousand vote blocks cast for Butler were miscounted for Cleveland and asserts Blaine held a New York plurality of at least 20,000. It hints the Butler faction may receive support from the Hill wing of the party to prove these points.
At Harrisburg first session of the State Board of Agriculture elected Governor Beaver president with John McDowell Eastburn Reeder N F Underwood and others as officers. Afternoon talks covered agriculture topics and road questions dominated editorial remarks on Pennsylvanias roads and laws. The State Road Commission organized with Senator Harlan as president and Charles Ettla as secretary. The second annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Association of Agricultural Societies discussed pool selling games of chance and horse racing for county fairs.
Hon C W Stone and Senator G W Delamater attended the Robert Burns Club event in Chester Pennsylvania. Delamater praised the Land We Live In and Burns while noting he has no Scotch blood and revealing his middle name Wallace and his son Scott. Stone praised Burns and spoke of diverse national dinners and his lack of Scotch lineage.
The rush on druggists continues as daily crowds seek Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds bronchitis asthma and consumption. Sold with a guarantee and full satisfaction. Prices 50c and 1 USD. Trial size free.
In Berlin the Reichstag rejected the socialist bill amid political tension. Other tallies note Health Secretary Blaine in frail condition, and the deaths of Peter Henderson and Adam Forepaugh from pneumonia at 66 and 68 respectively.
A prospectus from W L Darina in Warren invites buyers to compare the Colby piano by visiting the Erie factory and watching construction steps. He promises to cover expenses and answers inquiries, noting weekly attendance in Warren and soliciting direct letters for details. The Forum’s February issue is advertised with essays by W S Lilly and Gen Francis A Walker plus notes on Rome, the Supreme Court, and college life.
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